Caterpillar Inc. · 21 hours ago
Internship Spring & Summer 2026 - Manufacturing Engineering (ONSITE)
Lafayette, IN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $43/hr
Start in 2026 SpringCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering intern to assist more senior engineers in implementing engineering techniques and processes to maximize product quality during the Spring and Summer of 2026.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Applying basic engineering knowledge to develop technical skills and understanding of the business, products, systems, and procedures
Assisting with the analysis and implementation of new or improved processes, products, or systems
Helping resolve issues with design, manufacture or build sequences for processes and products
Assisting in ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness
Performing needs analysis and initiating ideas
Qualification
Required
Actively pursuing a Bachelors degree in Engineering
Able to work 12 - 20 hours /week ONSITE at our facility in Lafayette, IN during SPRING 2026 AND up to 40 hours/week during the SUMMER 2026 semesters
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Initiative: Being proactive and committing to action on self-identified job responsibilities and challenges; ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals
Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges
Product Engineering: Knowledge of various product engineering techniques; ability to master professional methods to design, build and process hardware products or components
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment
Benefits
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Medical coverage
Voluntary benefits
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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